Branson Jr. High vs Forsyth High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branson Jr. High
Branson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
694 students
Forsyth High
Forsyth · Public high · Grades 9–12
394 students
| Measure | Branson Jr. High Branson, Missouri | Forsyth High Forsyth, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 392 | #165 of 497 |
| National rank | #6671 of 15,369 | #6106 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 694 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Branson | Forsyth |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forsyth High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 54.4).
- •Branson Jr. High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Forsyth High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 51%).
- •Branson Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 59.9%).
- •Forsyth High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •Branson Jr. High is the larger school with 694 students compared with 394.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Branson Jr. High better than Forsyth High?
On the Success Index (US), Forsyth High ranks higher (58.8 vs 54.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Branson Jr. High and Forsyth High?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Branson and Forsyth in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branson Jr. High: 694. Forsyth High: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branson Jr. High and Forsyth High rank in Missouri?
Branson Jr. High is 159th of 392 and Forsyth High is 165th of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).